Shrewsbury

Taste of Shrewsbury Food and Drink Tour with Guide

There is no other tour like this in Shrewsbury. It's a great way to explore this historic town and sample food/drink from many 'hidden gems' ‐independent cafes, bars and restaurants 'off the beaten track'. It's like enjoying a full meal over 5 courses in 5 different venues across Shrewsbury. Whilst visiting the 5 local independent venues, you will get to meet passionate business owners and hear their stories and learn about them and their businesses. Photos will be taken on route and shared with gusts post tour. A guide will be with you throughout the tour and will provide insight throughout about this historic town.

On the Origins of Charles Darwin: A Self‐Guided Audio Tour of Shrewsbury

See where evolutionist Charles Darwin grew up and found so much inspiration on this self‐guided walking tour in Shrewsbury • Find out the historic significance of Shakespearean characters like Harry Hotspur and Prince Hal • Hear from producer Owen Bowles, a Blue Badge Tourist Guide for the Heart of England region • Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn‐by‐turn directions. It also works offline.

Shrewsbury Prison Tour with Former Prison Officer

Follow in the footsteps of ex‐convicts during a tour of Shrewsbury Prison, home to over 200 years worth of history. You’ll explore the former jail with a prison office who once managed the wings, for the inside scoop on what used to occur within the walls. You’ll hear tales about capital punishment and see the spots on which executions took place.

Shrewsbury Prison: Guided Tour

Explore life behind bars with a two‐hour guided tour of the Shrewsbury Prison, led by a former prison officer. Your expert guide will shine a light on what life what like for prisoners during the Victorian era through the mid‐20th century. Discover the history and secrets of prison life, including hundreds of prison cells that housed some of Britain's most dangerous criminals Your tour takes you into every nook and cranny of the prison facility. Wind through the labyrinth of haunted hallways, traverse the landing used by prison officers to monitor inmates and take a peek into the recreation yard where prisoners would get a glimpse of the outside world. Finish your tour by walking in the footsteps of doomed prisoners on their way to the execution room, where the famed executioner Albert Pierrepoint would perform his dastardly duties.

Shrewsbury Prison Tickets

Built in 1793, Shrewbsury Prison stands today as a key example of Georgian and Victorian architecture and heritage. Pick a start time that works best for you, make your own way to the landmark, and then spend as long as you’d like discovering its highlights. While exploring, you can take in its interactive elements, learn about its history, and discover its spooky lore on a self‐guided tour.